@sugabelly Warri relations with Christianity preceded Berlin conference e.g Olu Atorongboye (r.1597) had close ties with Phillip II of Spain & awarded Dom title. Olu Atuwatse (r.1625) schooled in Portugal & married Portuguese noble. Olu Obanighenren (r.1643) wrote to Pope Clement X in 1652.
Heard 3 historical facts during #OluOfWarri coronation:
1. Ode-Tshekiri was 1st place in Nigeria where catholic faith was first practiced. 1st Christian place of worship (St. Anthony’s church) in Nigeria built there in 1690 by Portuguese Capuchin monks. Structure still standing
Redefine everything for yourself. People will mess with your emotions, they will tell you what you’re capable off and what you’re not but “people are just people”.